Jeremy L. Halbreich, chairman and CEO of Dallas-based AIM Media Management, has been named the 2021 recipient of the Inland Press Foundation Distinguished Service Award.

Halbreich received the award at the annual meeting of America’s Newspapers on Oct. 18 in Colorado Springs.

The award recognizes the contributions of newspaper industry leaders and executives. The award criteria honor individuals “who have distinguished themselves in service to the foundation, to their communities, their companies and the industry. These individuals deserve the recognition of their peers and colleagues.”

Halbreich has served on Inland’s board of directors for many years. He was elected the foundation’s president in 2017, and served in that role until he was elected chairman in 2020.

Halbreich began his career at The Dallas Morning News where he worked for 24 years including the last 10 years as president and general manager. He stepped down from TDMN to start American Consolidated Media, growing it to 110 publications in 10 states. After selling ACM, he became chairman, president and CEO of Sun-Times Media in Chicago. After selling STM to a group of local Chicago investors, he left to found AIM Media Management where he serves as chairman and CEO. AIM Media Management operates 50 publications in Texas, Indiana, Ohio and West Virginia.

Halbreich serves on several industry and civic boards and is a member of the Texas Newspaper Hall of Fame.